Monday, June 2, 2008

State Sen. Rev Ruben Diaz expressed his opposition to same-sex marriage last week.

Here is the statement Diaz released last Thursday, which suggests he opposes Paterson's decision both personally and politically:

"As a New York State Senator representing the 32nd Senatorial District inBronx County, President of the New York Hispanic Clergy Organization andPastor of the Christian Community Neighborhood Church, I am verydisappointed with Governor Paterson’s decision to recognize same sexmarriages from other states.

"I believe that Governor Paterson has joined many judges from throughout thenation that have taken the position to legislate against the will of thepeople. New York State legislators have not approved homosexual marriagesand I believe that it will never happen as long as the Republican Partycontrols the majority in the New York State Senate. Furthermore, even if we Democrats get to the majority next year, I will not vote for it based on myreligion and beliefs."

he will not vote based on "his religious beleifs"--is that not a direct contradiction between church and state? and as a pastor, why would he want any law that has to do with religion? That would give precident for the government to interfere with religious practices.

I agree. He should not be voting on "his religious beliefs." He should be representing his constituency and I, like many other Bronx residents, strongly support Governor Paterson's support of same sex marriage.

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